Career Opportunities

Clinical Research Assistant II

Category: Clinical Research Program: Inflammation and Chronic Disease Dr. C. Arianne Buchan & Dr. Derek MacFadden
Posted: April 24, 2026 Submission Deadline: May 8, 2026

The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is the research arm of The Ottawa Hospital – one of Canada’s largest learning and research hospitals. We are proudly affiliated with the University of Ottawa and supported by The Ottawa Hospital Foundation. With more than 2,200 scientists, clinician investigators, trainees and staff, and total revenues of more than $120 million, we are one of the foremost Canadian hospital-based research institutes. Our research spans more than a hundred different diseases, conditions, and specialties with an overall focus on translating discoveries and knowledge into better health.

Job description

We are seeking a Clinical Research Assistant II (CRAII) for several new grant-funded research initiatives within the Division of Infectious Diseases. The successful applicant will serve as a research assistant for multiple projects including studies on infections in immunocompromised hosts, including topics such as the gut microbiome and immunization.  There will be a focus on projects involving patients with hematologic malignancy and transplants. Work on these studies will include participant identification, recruitment and consent; chart review for data collection and management of data entry; sample collection and liaison with research laboratory; and oversight of regulatory documentation.  

Basic Requirements

  • Secondary diploma
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in a health research environment
  • Ability to work independently and within a team environment
  • Organization skills to balance several projects at same time
  • Strong time management and communication skills
  • Flexibility to meet demanding deadlines
  • Computer skills: MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, Sharepoint)
  • Evidence of training certification in Tri-Council Policy Statement -2 (TCPS-2) and the International Conference on Harmonisation – Good Clinical Practice Guidelines (ICH-GCP)

Preferred Qualifications

  •  Knowledge of the EPIC electronic medical record for chart review and data entry
  • Experience with ethics board (REB) procedures
  • Experience with database (ex. RedCap) for data entry, database management and creation 

Contract Details

This is a full-time contract

Salary
Min: $26.423/hr - Max: $35.230

Reason for the job posting: New Position 

How to Apply

Please provide your CV and a cover letter to clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the position listed

Contact Info:
Name: Matthew Vega
Title: Administrative Assistant to Dr. C. Arianne Buchan
Program: Division of Infectious Diseases
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Address: 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa ON K1H 8L6
Email: mvega@toh.ca

The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is committed to building and sustaining a welcoming and supportive culture that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion for trainees, researchers, and staff. We are devoted to identifying and removing barriers that limit equitable access to opportunities within our organization. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute strongly supports initiatives that encourage the participation of all groups, in particular the four groups defined in the Employment Equity Act (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities).

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is an equal-opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.